Meat group Valls strikes Spanish “alliance” with Mexico’s Sigma

Major Spanish meat processor Grupo Vall Companys has struck a deal with Mexico’s Sigma Alimentos covering a clutch of assets in Spain. The two-part deal agreement will see the Agroalimentaria Chico pig farm, recently purchased by Grupo Vall, transfer to Deporcyl, a venture between the two companies. In a statement, the companies said the move would mean Sigma secures higher-quality raw inputs and “strengthen” the traceability in its pork supply chain. The tie-up will also see Grupo Vall take majority ow ...